Air Mail Operations To Be Shown At Frederick Dedication
Frederick post office officials announce an air mail demonstration at the municipal airport dedication Sunday afternoon. Five staffers will set up a unit in the administration building to show cacheting envelopes and cancelling letters, with no stamps available. Over 1,000 letters are held for dispatch, some dating back to early air mail service. five post office workers will operate the display with three named participants and two to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Post Office
Air Mail
Tvell
Alton J. Lipps
G. William Trout
Samuel D. Crone
One Dead, 11 Hurt In Crash On Ritchie Highway
A three-automobile crash on the Ritchie Highway near Baltimore left Paul D. Ribb dead at 23 and 11 others injured. Ribb and two others were thrown from his car when another vehicle struck, then Johanning’s car slammed into a telegraph pole. John B. Taylor and five passengers also suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ritchie Highway
Paul D. Ribb
Anne Arundel County
Ribb
Frank L. Johanning
Orville Ribb
Eleanor Myers
Paul Ribb
Johanning
Miss Myers
Ine
Michael J. Hennery
South Baltimore Gental Hospital
John B. Taylor
Taylor
Malmedy Probers May Travel To Europe
Senator Baldwin says Army probe into the Malmedy massacre could extend to Europe. The Armed Services subcommittee chair notes key witnesses in Germany and elsewhere may be brought for hearings if the panel travels, with about 19 more sessions needed to complete the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Baldwin
R-Conn
Armed
Senate moves to fund child health programs nationwide
The Senate considered a bill to provide 35 million dollars to help states create and fund health programs for 5 to 17 year olds. It would require states to match most funds, with poorer states receiving heavier federal support. The measure aims to expand school health exams and provide free treatment for families unable to pay, alongside plans to later discuss a 300.9 million dollar annual education funding proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Senate
House
Selective Service
Hood College spring concert delights town and college
Hood College orchestra and Cecilian choir presented a spring concert in Brodbeck Hall. The Cecilian choir opened with sacred selections led by Anna Marie Budde, while Martha Reddick conducted the orchestra in the Romantic Symphony. Encores included Le Roy Anderson’s Jazz Pizzicaito and If I Loved You from Carousel. The program closed with a Herbert medley. Deeds recorded: land sale in Rocky Ridge for about 17000, two Thurmont parcels for about 12000, Buckeystown Baseball Club lease to Rodney R. Kelley for April to September 1949 at 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Cecilian Choir
Brodbeck Hall
Anna Marie Budde
Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Victor Herbert
Marshall E. Fishpan
John B. Joy
Rocky Ridge
Schroyer
East Main Street
Thurmont
Charles M
Lottie M. Mackley
Lloyd
Mackley
Ruth H. Mackley
Guy T. Frushour
Buckeystown
St. Joseph's Church
Rodney R. Kelley
Moscow Radio Claims Warmongers Lost in Berlin Talks
Moscow radio accused the United States and Britain of craving world domination and warned they failed after New York discussions on Berlin. Pravda May Day editors alleged monopolists sought profits, yet peace movements grow as calls for a Moscow backed peace gain support worldwide. A. P. Eddy Gilmore notes cautious views on blockade lifting and F M talks resuming. President Truman's faith in Soviet good faith prompts cautious reception in Russia.
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London
Moscow
New York
Berlin
United
Britain
Pravda
Communist Party
Wall Street
Germany
Japan
Movement For Peace
Friends of the
Soviet Union
Associated Press
Eddy Gilmore
Council of Foreign Ministers
Gilmore
Truman
Russia
Archbishop Keough to Confirm 270 at St John’s Sunday
Archbishop Francis P. Keough of Baltimore visits St John’s Catholic Church to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to about 270 adults and children at 4 p.m. He is assisted by Msgr. John L. Shedan and Rev. John O’Donnell. Included are ten Maryland State School for the Neaf students among the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis P. Keoush
Archdiocese of Baltimore
St. John’s Catholic Church
Keough
John L. She Dan
Mt. St. Mary's College
John O'Donnell
Mt. St. Mary's Seminary
James DteSherry
Douglas Weddle
Joan Doll
Charles Sappington
George Hopkins
Herbert R. Jordin
Harold
Jordan
Robert A. Bozel
Parades Planned in Loyalty Day and May Day Observances
Thousands of marchers line Manhattan and Brooklyn today for Loyalty Day and May Day parades. Two Loyalty Day parades on Fifth Avenue and in Brooklyn, plus a Unified Labor and People’s May Day parade along Eighth Avenue. VIP participants include Vice-President Barkley and Secretary Tobin with Cardinal Spellman. Veterans religious and school groups form both parades. about 27 marching units total, with an anticipated 100000 for the May Day march. Also, Russian authorities say they will release three British MPs by midafternoon after a raid probe near the British Soviet border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Fifth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
United Labor and People's
Alben W. Barkley
Maurice J. Tobin
Francis Cardinal Spell
Berlin
Woman Admits Bigamy Returns To Spouse After 1948 Virginia Ceremony
Edith Barbara Goens Robicheau, 27, admits a Virginia bigamy marriage to David Eugene Goens on October 23, 1948 in Hampton. She states she was still married to James E Robicheau in Newport, Rhode Island, wants annulment and to return to her husband and three children. State officials note bigamy charges must originate where the ceremony occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Eugene Goens
Hampton
Loga
Edith Barbara Goens Robicheau
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Edwin Nikirk
James E Robicheau
Newport
Alice
Keniley
Virginia
Hampton City
James FE. Wilson
How To Divide School Funds Starts Scratp
Washington April 30 debate opened on a $300 million federal education aid bill. Senator Lodge proposed a per child payment of $10, challenging the bill’s complex state formula based on children ages 5 to 17 and resident income. Lodge warned the present plan would yield $4 to $29 per child, calling it ridiculous. Senator Douglas argued the Lodge amendment would cut aid to 16 poorer states and shift funds to wealthier ones like New York Illinois and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lodge R-Mass
Lodge
Douglas
D-Ii
New York
Connecticut
Illinois
Stocks Sluggish Markets Edge Higher on Richfield Oil
New York on April 30 reported a sluggish stock market with minimal changes from the prior close. Richfield Oil rose about a point to 38 amid on reports of progress in drilling a new field. In Pittsburgh on April 30 Lesher received a life term after a second trial for the nickel slaying of an elderly insurance collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Life
Richfield Oil
Pittsburgh
Lesher
Governor outlines 1949 road and school plans in Montgomery area
Governor Lane says 1949 construction program includes school building backbone for new facilities and road projects. He spoke to Home Builders Association at Congressional Country Club, touting projects from Washington to Frederick and Ellicott City to Colesville. Georgia Avenue extension may be added if feasible.
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Chevy Case
Lane
General Assembly
Home Builders Association
Congressional Country Club
Washington To Frederick
Montgomery County
Ellicott City
Colesville
Georgia Avenue
Montgomery Courtey
Accused To Face Girl Telegraphers Trial Forwarded
Pittsburgh April 30 A middle aged railroad tower operator was taken to Greensburg to face telegraph er Genevieve Matthews 21 who accused him of attempting rape at a signal tower near Vista Pa The railroad police captain said charges would be filed and the man would be confronted with the evidence at Westmoreland county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Greensburg
C. W. Geeren
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
T. M. Richerson
Geenen
Westmoreland County
Genevieve Matthews
Vista
Lewis to Meet With Producers in Open Negotiations
The United Mine Workers chief Lewis proposes open talks with Southern Coal Producers Association representatives beginning Monday in Bluefield West Virginia as coal contracts near June 30 expirations. Moody seeks time frames and press access while last year’s Taft Hartley dispute forced a court-ordered bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Coal
United Mine Workers
Joseph B. Moody
Southern Coal Producers: Association
Bluefield
W.va
Moody
Lewis
ST. Alan Goldsborough
Crith
Porch Hit By Car Involving Two Drivers At Intersection
An auto collision at North Court and West Church streets damaged a northeast corner porch and two vehicles. Drivers Gilbert Hall and James Amman faced reckless driving charges. Amman posted 26.45 collateral and Hall 11.45. A 1948 Chevrolet and a 1849 Plymouth Wagon sustained about 50 and 150 dollars in damage respectively. Officer Alton Twenty investigated. Also arrested overnight was Webster Luby for intoxication on the street, jailed in default of 25.80 collateral and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Court
West Church Streets
Gilbert LE. Jiall
James R. Amman
Uniontown Penna
Malt
Court Street
Amman
Church Street
Ammon
Hall
John R. Cheatham
Potts
Alton Twentey
Webster Luby
East Sixth Street
Ceresville Bridge Painting To Start Soon
Workmen from the Landis Spanos Painting Company of Pittsburgh will begin painting the Ceresville bridge over the Monocacy river Tuesday morning. This is the first of six bridges under a state contract awarded at 315 dollars for cleaning and painting through the truss spans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis Spanos Painting Company
Pittsburgh
Ceresville
Monocacy River
State Roads Commission
Special Events Mark Home Demonstration Week
County Homemakers Clubs plan a May 1 to 8 observance with church services radio programs a tea and a song festival. Mrs John Summers chairs a committee including county council members for a Pan American themed week with Mexican decorations exhibits and refreshments and a Short Course Club tea with University of Maryland registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Homemakers’ Clubs
John Summers
The
Braddock Homemakers' Club
Luther Remsburg
County Council
Lee Gordon
George Weast
Old Church Street School
University of Maryland
Paul Buhrman
Lewistown
Lucien Falconer
New Market
George Chick
Merryland
Henry Sheffler
Middletown
Cochos
Lewis Martz
Yellow Springs
Marguerite Burnee
Pleasant Grove
Edgar Bittle
Myersville
Edwin Chrismer
Emmitsburg
Carl Holtz
Frank Darner
Virgil Doub
Adamstown
Virts Hartman
Merryland Tract
Guy Stull
Ruth Eyler
Thurmont
Charles Remsberg
Midvalley
Russell Young
Czechoslovakia
Tolland
Frederick High School
George Gordon Battle Dies in Virginia Resort
George Gordon Battle a prominent New York lawyer died last night in Fredericksburg Virginia while en route to his summer home. He suffered a heat attack. Battle a leading Democrat and defender of religious traditions worked with many charitable groups including the Salvation Army and American Jewish Congress and was active in social causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Gordon Battle
Fredericksburg
Lanthen Fowler
Battle
y+ag county
New Yor City
Fund Dre
Cations
Salvidion Army
Nos Outs
America
American Jewish Congress
Administration fights five cent cut to operating funds
Washington reports a Democratic-led push to trim five percent from department operating funds, including Social Security and state aid. The Senate defeated the effort 44 to 7, sending the measure back to the Appropriations Committee. Ferguson’s five percent cut proposal faced multiple rejections in committee and on the floor as Democrats and a pair of Republicans opposed the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Teader
Senate
Appropriations
Peryusah Orm
Department
Fernivou
Treasury-Post
Appropriations Committee
McKelliv
D-Tenas
Hayden
Parachute Jumper Highlights Air Show At Dedication
Dick Cooper of Harrisburg will perform a parachute jumping exhibition at the airport dedication Sunday. The Lebanon county, Pa., flyer previously wowed spectators at Stevens Airport last October with a double delay two chute jump and will display his gear and public address system all afternoon. This marks his first out of state jumps of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cooper
Harrisburg
Stevens
Cooper
Reigle
Lebanon County
Withdrawal Of Forces Demanded In China Crisis
The Chinese Communists demanded Britain the United States and France withdraw armed forces from China with a pledge to protect foreign nationals and consider diplomatic ties. In Shanghai, Communist columns moved toward Mangehow and Hangchow, with reports of withdrawals by Nationalist troops and intensified artillery fire. Evacuations continued from Shanghai as American and Chinese planes carried evacuees and the U S Navy withdrew fighting craft from Whangpoo while ships anchored at Woosung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Britain
United States
Francco
China
Cun Bt Tai
Peoples Liberation Army Communist of China
Peiping
Associated Press
Mangehow
Shanghai
Sin Wan Pao
Hangchow
Yeching
Wukang
Teching
Sun Wan Pao
Nan- king-Shimghai-Hangchow
U.S
Gordon
U. S. Navy
Whangpoo
ASS Navy
Woosung
Yangtze
Plans Ready For Dedication Of Frederick Airport
Mayor Lloyd Culler will unveil a facsimile of the bronze plaque marking Frederick Municipal airport during Sunday ceremonies after a dedicatory address by United States Senator Milard E. Tydings. A tablet honoring Lt. William Delaplaine II will be unveiled by four year old Billy Delaplaine Brittain. Weather calls for occasional showers but mild conditions expected. The dedication and airshow will be wire recorded and broadcast on WFMD FM from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick Municipal
United States
Milard E. Tydings
William ‘Tr. Delaplaine II
Frederick
Frederick Flier
Billy Delaplaine Brittain
Warner L. Brittain
Wfmd-Fm
Local Nurse Candidate For Special Award
A Frederick Memorial Hospital graduate among eight Maryland nurses vies for the Linda Richards award honoring the first American professional nurse. Miss Betty Grabill, on general night duty, is among the finalists chosen by the hospital faculty and alumnae. The winner is to be announced May 12 at a tea at the Emerson Hotel in Saltinore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Maryland
Linda Richards
Betty Grabill
Emerson
Saltinore
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UMW
Southern Group
W. V A
Ceresville Bridge
Harry Pasquate Williams
Elizabeth Gertrude Williams
Clarksburg
United States District Court
Williams
Paul R. Koch
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
F. Austin James
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
Nuaion
Hamburg
Slash
France
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